Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Beacon Hill Legal client a respected law firm is seeking a Contract Patent Attorney to support a high-volume Life Sciences and Intellectual Property practice. This role will focus primarily on patent preparation, patent application drafting, patent portfolio management, and patent filing activities for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other life sciences clients. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Patent Attorney with strong life sciences experience who can work independently in a fully remote environment. Mid-level, senior-level, and counsel-level attorneys are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities * Draft, prepare, review, and file U.S. and international patent applications * Manage patent portfolios for life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device clients * Conduct patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate, and prior art analyses * Respond to USPTO communications and office actions * Collaborate with inventors, scientists, researchers, and in-house stakeholders * Assist with patent strategy, portfolio development, and intellectual property counseling * Prepare invention disclosures and related patent documentation * Coordinate domestic and foreign patent filings * Perform legal and technical research related to patent matters * Independently manage a high volume of patent work while meeting client deadlines Qualifications * J.D. from an accredited law school * Active U.S. bar admission in good standing * Registration before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) * 5+ years of patent experience preferred * Experience representing life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemistry, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or related clients * Strong patent drafting and patent prosecution experience * Experience managing patent portfolios from invention disclosure through issuance * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
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